News and Updates
TAA Petition Filed by LSA to Aid Shrimp Harvesters
Louisiana Shrimp Association has filed a petition with the US Department of Labor (DOL) on behalf of its members. As we have mentioned to you all at meetings and in previous emails, LSA has been in correspondence with the DOC pertaining to the TAA- Trade Adjustment Assistance, since January. We received a letter on Monday, March 31st from the DOC advising LSA to submit the petition for assistance and the required documents. This was filed yesterday, April 2, 2025.
Congressman Higgins Supports President Trump's America First Trade Agenda
WASHINGTON,D.C. - Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) issued the following statement of support after President Trump announced new tariffs on imported goods, which will directly benefit America's seafood and agricultural producers.
Read the press release here: HIGGINS PRESS RELEASE
LSA Press Release:Louisiana Shrimp Association Commends the USITC Affirmative Decision "Frozen Warmwater Shrimp from Ecuador, India, Indonesia, and Vietnam Injure U.S. Industry"
LSA Press Release October 8, 2024
Louisiana Festival Serving Imported Shrimp!
LOUISIANA CERTIFIED COMMERCIAL FISHERMEN
NOTE: This has to be renewed each year
Under the authority of 56:303E,(1), this form may be used to qualify a Louisiana licensed commercial fisherman as "certified". An IRS registered tax preparer possessing a PIN must complete the form certifying that based upon his most recent federal income tax return that the fisherman earns at least fifty percent of his income from commercial fishing activities, and have it notorized, then mailed in to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.
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COMMERCIAL FISHERMEN TAX EXPEMPT FORM
Commercial fisherman may apply for a certificate of exemption from Louisiana state sales and use taxes under Louisiana Revised Statute 47:305.20.
Click here to download the form
Become Louisiana Certified
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"The primary mission of the Louisiana Seafood Certification Program is to build a unified brand
to attract consumers as well as foodservice
and seafood distribution buyers who want to be sure they’re sourcing the best-tasting seafood in the world—Louisiana Seafood."
The basic requirements along with instruction on how to apply to become a Louisiana Seafood Certified Program participant can be found here-
Louisiana Certification Program
Our Goal
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is to incorporate the participation of everyone involved in the Shrimp Industry,
and to preserve the culture and heritage
of the traditional Louisiana Shrimper.
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